Employment Partner (OMB focused)

Overview

In this role you will lead and grow a London Employment practice within a national law firm, focusing on employer-side work for owner-managed businesses. You will leverage a strong OMB network to generate new work while collaborating with a wider platform across the firm. The position offers investment behind the London OMB offering and the chance to build a substantial practice without a fixed following threshold. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver practical employment solutions and shape the future of the OMB ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• advise employers on a broad range of Employment matters (contentious and non-contentious)
• develop and manage an OMB/private business client base
• generate referrals and establish long-term client relationships
• conduct employment advisory work, handling senior exits, tribunals, investigations, disciplinary/grievance matters
• draft and review employment contracts and policies; manage TUPE and industrial relations issues
• build and maintain market presence through networking, events, and business development
• collaborate with colleagues across Corporate, Real Estate, Private Client, and Dispute Resolution
• contribute to the wider OMB ecosystem and cross-referral opportunities
• participate in shaping the London OMB offering with substantial platform support

Key requirements

• established Employment Partner with strong market track record
• predominantly employer-side Employment experience
• strong OMB/private business client base and network
• proven ability to generate work and develop client relationships
• broad Employment experience (contentious and/or non-contentious)
• commercial, entrepreneurial, proactive with strong networking skills
• ambitious to grow a significant practice
• collaborative and sector-agnostic with willingness to introduce clients to wider firm

• relationship-building
• business development
• networking
• employment law (advice and disputes)
• senior exits and tribunal experience
• TUPE and HR contract/policy drafting

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